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Maruti Super Carry crosses 100,000 sales five years after launch, CNG model in demand

The Maruti Super Carry, the first commercial vehicle produced by India’s passenger vehicle market leader, has driven past 100,000 sales in the domestic market. The milestone comes a little over five years since launch.  Launched on September 1, 2016, at an introductory price of Rs 403,000, the Super Carry project saw the company invest around Rs… Continue reading Maruti Super Carry crosses 100,000 sales five years after launch, CNG model in demand

Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars

Toyota president Akio Toyoda has unwrapped no less than 15 wildly diverse concepts for upcoming Toyota and Lexus electric cars, as he detailed plans for the two firms to launch a total of 30 battery EVs by 2030. The machines – shown alongside Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X – include a range of new SUVs, commercial vehicles, off-roaders… Continue reading Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars

Hero Electric to offer Log9’s 15-minute full charge battery pack on entire EV range

Hero Electric, the market leader in India’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler industry, has announced its partnership with Bengaluru-based advanced battery technology start-up Log9 Materials, to offer the Log9InstaChargingbattery packs for its entire range of EVs. The integration of Log9’s RapidX batteries will fully charge Hero Electric two-wheelers within 15 minutes, thereby delivering an uninterrupted ride experience.… Continue reading Hero Electric to offer Log9’s 15-minute full charge battery pack on entire EV range

Simple Energy and IIT Indore co- develop cutting-edge thermal management system  

Bangalore-based electric two-wheeler OEM Simple Energy, which recently inked an MoU with Tamil Nadu to set up a Rs 2,500 crore plant, has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology-Indore (IIT Indore) to develop a novel composite material with enhanced thermal stability and flame redundant properties for its flagship product, Simple One, and future products.… Continue reading Simple Energy and IIT Indore co- develop cutting-edge thermal management system  

Honda 2Wheelers India begins manufacturing engines for global markets

L-R: Ichiro Shimokawa, Chief Production Officer & Director and Atsushi Ogata, MD, President & CEO of HMSI Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has commenced manufacture of global engines from its fourth factory in India at Vithalapur, in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat. Powering its 250cc (and above) category two-wheelers, the dedicated engine line is set… Continue reading Honda 2Wheelers India begins manufacturing engines for global markets

Sachin Tendulkar invests in used car platform Spinny

Spinny, the online-to-offline used car retail platform, has partnered with Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is a strategic investor in the company as well as lead brand endorser. Earlier this year, Spinny had announced its association with ace shuttler PV Sindhu.  Speaking about the association with Spinny, Sachin said, “Our country is becoming younger… Continue reading Sachin Tendulkar invests in used car platform Spinny

Murata and Michelin develop RFID module to optimise tyre management

Murata Manufacturing Co has co-developed a new generation of RFID modules with Michelin that are embedded into tyres. The robust passive RFID tags do not require external power supply and will continue to operate while being driven on for extremely high mileages.  This simple technology delivers low cost and easy tyre traceability throughout its entire lifespan,… Continue reading Murata and Michelin develop RFID module to optimise tyre management

Sona Comstar opens new research and innovation centre for EVs in Chennai

New Chennai research and innovation centre will complement Sona Comstar’s two existing technical centres in Chennai and one in Gurugram. (Image: Sona Comstar / Twitter) Sona Comstar, which is making speedy moves on the vehicle electification front, has opened a new state-of-the-art research and innovation centre in Chennai. This facility aims to foster development of advanced… Continue reading Sona Comstar opens new research and innovation centre for EVs in Chennai

Ultraviolette raises fresh funds from TVS ahead of F77 e-motorcycle launch

Electric motorcycle start-up Ultraviolette Automotive has announced that it has raised a new round of capital in its Series C funding, led by TVS Motor Company, which is an early backer of the company. Zoho Corporation has joined this round along with TVS Motor. Ultraviolette, which is setting up its manufacturing and assembling facility in… Continue reading Ultraviolette raises fresh funds from TVS ahead of F77 e-motorcycle launch